[Healeys] Dash Area Noise

[Bob Spidell]

Since you mentioned it ... How do we get to the bonnet hinge boxes?  My 
BJ8 is largely squeak- and rattle-free, but sometimes when I hit a bump 
I get a 'thunk' from that area.  I've never figured out how to get in 
there to remedy the noise.

Bob

On 7/17/2019 6:54 PM, goldengt wrote:
> Bonnet hinge boxes?
> Ken Freese
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> From: Roger Grace <roggrace at telus.net>
> Date: 7/17/19 6:20 PM (GMT-08:00)
> To: "<healeys at Autox.Team.Net>" <healeys at autox.team.net>
> Subject: [Healeys] Dash Area Noise
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> 67 BJ8
> Am about fit to be tied !
> Have been struggling with a new intermittant noise for about a month now.
> Seems to eminate in the dash area above left side of glove box,
> A creak rather than a clunk.
> So what have I done.
> Tightened everything in that area - starter mounts, clecked bell 
> housing, checked brake booster mounts, jammed the air vents solid, 
> removed center console and still no improvement.Tightened windshield 
> side mounts doors checked.
> Was convinced was something to do with the heater controls - spent 
> most of one weekend removing and replacing it more securely (what a 
> pia job !).
> The noise is not tied to road or engine speed, but worse when going 
> over uneven surface, even very slowly. Also thought was worse after 
> car was warm so switched heater valve off.
> Thought had breakthrough as got a lot better with top up that pointed 
> to windshield mounts. But no after a few days back as before. Actually 
> sounds like expansion type noise.
> It even occasionally does one or 2 creaks when car stops.
> In last 2 years had windshield replaced so wonder if could be a 
> problem there ?
> Cannot recreate the noise with all manner of pushing and pulling of 
> dash or glovebox or airvents and windshield in that area.
> Tried jacking the rear end up in case was chassis but no change,
> What is maddening is that there are times when for aboiut 20 mins of 
> driving it is gone....
> Ideas please !
> rg.
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